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Danielle Smith says keeping Kenney could mean win for Notley

Danielle Smith says keeping Kenney could mean win for Notley

"I am gravely worried that if we do not have a change of leadership that the party will split and the NDP will win," Danielle Smith told Great West Media.
Data shows COVID prevalence despite shift to endemic mindset

Data shows COVID prevalence despite shift to endemic mindset

Wastewater and PCR positivity rate results indicate a likely increase in transmission and hospitalizations in the coming weeks, Dr Deena Hinshaw today at a COVID update press conference
Possible salmonella contamination in Kinder chocolates results in recall ahead of Easter

Possible salmonella contamination in Kinder chocolates results in recall ahead of Easter

If you bought Kinder chocolate, including Egg Hunt kits ahead of Easter, you should check them due to a recall over possible salmonella contamination. Find out which chocolates are affected in this story.
Budget 2022: Flush from booming economy, Feds eye growth with $31B in new spending

Budget 2022: Flush from booming economy, Feds eye growth with $31B in new spending

The federal budget, released today, will have have more than $85 billion in new spending. For all the federal budget coverage, visit the National News section of our website.
Airdrie Rural RCMP investigating slaughtered cows found in rural area

Airdrie Rural RCMP investigating slaughtered cows found in rural area

Two cows were found slaughtered and butchered April 4 in a rural area in central Alberta. RCMP say they don't know who owns the cows and are looking for information from the public.
Pedersen’s Public Health Act ticket case over COVID rallies delayed

Pedersen’s Public Health Act ticket case over COVID rallies delayed

Westlock DJ and self-proclaimed freedom fighter Benita Pedersen will be back in court at the end of May following another pre-trial conference to deal with 10 Public Health Act tickets she faces for organizing anti-COVID-19 measures rallies across northern Alberta throughout the first half of 2021.
Continuing care support increased for operators

Continuing care support increased for operators

A quarter of the 5.5 per cent increase in continuing care accommodation rates this year will be covered by a $10.4 million cash infusion from the provincial government. NDP health critic Lori Sigurdson said it is only a temporary solution.
Former Conservative legislature members pen letter of support for Kenney

Former Conservative legislature members pen letter of support for Kenney

Nineteen former conservative legislature members say they support Kenney ahead of the leadership vote.
COVID-19: New data from province as Hinshaw takes stand in case challenging health orders

COVID-19: New data from province as Hinshaw takes stand in case challenging health orders

Dr. Deena Hinshaw was occupied with court testimony so Wednesday's regular update expected to take place Thursday.
Railing against soaring gas prices, U.S. Republicans in Congress cite Keystone XL decision

Railing against soaring gas prices, U.S. Republicans in Congress cite Keystone XL decision

Republicans are resurrecting the long-dead Keystone XL pipeline expansion in an effort to blame President Joe Biden for soaring gasoline prices.
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